Killers

Rating: PG-13

Movie Release Date: June 1, 2010

DVD Release Date: TBD

Plot 411: A spy's desire to live a normal life is threatened when his work comes searching for him.

Review: Spencer (Ashton Kutcher) is a spy working for an unnamed entity. But when he meets Jen (Katherine Heigl), he gives it all up for a normal life. Things are going well, but Spencer's past soon comes back to haunt the couple. He must now find a way to live long enough to explain everything to Jen. I don't even know what this movie is going for, but whatever it is, it's a failure. It never gets anywhere close to romantic to appeal to the rom com crowd. The action is all shot close up with quick cuts and shakey cam so it doesn't really appeal to the action crowd. The comedy in the dialogue is poorly written so no one laughs out loud. The fault could also be due to the lack of chemistry between Kutcher and Heigl. I was hoping for something more along the lines of Mr. And Mrs. Smith, but this isn't it. Also in this film are Tom Selleck, Catherine O'Hara and Kevin Sussman, with a cameo by Usher Raymond.

Watch It: For another, more corporeal, reason to fall in love with Kutcher.

Skip It: If you're looking for any kind of entertanment. It just falls completely flat.

Mr. And Mrs. Smith

Rating: PG-13

Movie Release Date: June 7, 2005

DVD Release Date: November 29, 2005

Plot 411: An unassuming married couple discover that they're spies for competing agencies.

Review: I know I should hate Angelina Jolie for causing the break up of Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston with this movie, but somehow I just can't do it. Jolie plays Jane and Pitt plays her husband John. The couple live somewhere in suburbia, own a minivan and have a manicured lawn. However, despite appearances, Jane and John actually lead very exciting lives. They are both secret spies who work for secret agencies. They are so secret that they do not even know the other is a spy. Intriguing yes? The movie is filled with tons of action and humor. It's no wonder Pitt ran off with Jolie after making this film. Their chemistry is very apparent in this movie, which makes it all the more entertaining to watch. The lightning-quick action does not always occur with guns blazing. It's also present in their banter back and forth. Overall, a good time will be had by all. Also in this film are Vince Vaughn, Kerry Washington, Adam Brody and Michelle Monaghan.

Watch It: For the butt-kicking action sequences and witty humor.

Skip It: If you're on Team Jen. It'll only make you angry.